Waitsburg, WA · standard
ZIP Code 99361
Walla Walla County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,902
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $91,367
- Median income Above-median income area
- $295,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Waitsburg pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 26%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99361 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 99361 covers 576.4 square miles in Waitsburg, Walla Walla County, Washington (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,902 residents on file, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 99361 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,367 (1% above the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,939. The poverty rate is 10.5%, with unemployment at 2.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $295,900 (42% below the average Washington ZIP), and median rent is $1,164; owner occupancy is 66.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Walla Walla County, so 99361 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 99361
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Waitsburg, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99361.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 99361, Waitsburg, WA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,902
Population
576.4
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 99361?
40.9
Median Age
54.7%
Male
45.3%
Female
2.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$91,367
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$38,939
Per Capita Income
10.5%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 99361 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Waitsburg, WA household income vs. every Washington ZIP code
Median household income among 547 reporting Washington ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$91,367 Top 42% higher than 58% of 547 Washington ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Washington ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
968housing units
968
Total Housing Units
847
Occupied Units
121
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$295,900
Median Home Value
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$1,164
Median Rent
1963
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 99361, employing approximately 130 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,936,000.
30
Businesses
130
Employees
$4.9M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 16.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 13.3% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 13.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 13.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 10.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 99361 vs 99329 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99329 | Dixie, WA | 160 | 5.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 99361, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,902 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 99361 in?
ZIP code 99361 (Waitsburg) is located in Walla Walla County, Washington. Walla Walla County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/walla-walla-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 99361?
ZIP code 99361 in Waitsburg, WA has a population of 1,902 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99361?
The median household income in ZIP 99361 is $91,367, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99361?
The median home value in ZIP 99361 is $295,900, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99361?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99361 is White at 79.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99361?
ZIP code 99361 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 130 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99361?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99361 are: Accommodation and food services (5), Wholesale trade (4), Retail trade (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99361?
In ZIP code 99361, 41.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 99361?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 99361 is 24.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 99361?
In ZIP code 99361, approximately 66.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99361?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99361 is 10.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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